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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Heersink School of Medicine

Program Goal

The Ultrasound Course will provide readings, lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on scanning opportunities to help residents develop the fundamental knowledge, theoretical background, and mastery of skills for effective diagnostic ultrasound.  

Objectives 

  1. To provide all residents with interactive didactic opportunities to increase their fundamental and theoretical knowledge base in using ultrasound in diagnosing obstetrical, gynecologic, and abdominal pathology.
  2. To provide PGY 1 residents with opportunities to practice and develop basic obstetric and gynecological ultrasound proficiency.
  3. To provide PGY 2 residents with opportunities to practice and develop obstetric ultrasound proficiency.
  4. To provide PGY 3 residents with opportunities to practice and develop advanced obstetric ultrasound proficiency and knowledge.
  5. To provide PGY 3 residents with opportunities to practice and develop advanced gynecological ultrasound proficiency and knowledge.
  6. To provide PGY 4 residents with opportunities to supervise lower level residents as a means to reinforce their own proficiency and knowledge in all of above outlined Program Objectives.